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Composition :

ACICLOVIR-400MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - ACR0091

FAQs

No, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).
No, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.
Do not stop taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
No, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is not known to affect contraception (condoms). Also, to avoid transmission of herpes infection as it is a sexually transmitted disease; please use any form of contraception.
ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up. Take ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's preferably first thing in the morning as generally it is taken after every 4 hours.

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Alcohol

Caution

Limit alcohol intake while using ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's to prevent any adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.

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Driving

Caution

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is safe if prescribed by a doctor. It is known not to interact with liver functioning.

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Kidney

Caution

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is safe if prescribed by a child specialist.

About ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's contains a class of antiviral medication, aciclovir, which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). In addition to this, it is also used to treat chickenpox. ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's, aciclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's

Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles) and Chicken Pox.

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Medicinal Benefits

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's

  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you are 65 years of age or have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Please do not take ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Acyclovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Cidofovir is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, and palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Amphotericin B can increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Amphotericin b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience irregular urination, muscle ache, shortness if breath, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tenofovir alafenamide may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with tenofovir alafenamide can result in an interaction. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor will prescribe them. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
AciclovirEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Everolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Everolimus together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, muscle pains, dizziness, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tenofovir Disoproxil may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tenofovir disoproxil can result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Metrizamide in contrast with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure, let your doctor know you are on ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's treatment. Look out for signs such as vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Consult the doctor immediately.
AciclovirSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Sirolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Sirolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, a decrease in hunger, irregular urine, weight gain or loss, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, or weakness, consult a doctor.
AciclovirTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Concomitant use of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tizanidine can increase the risk of developing low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tizanidine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with tacrolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's with Tacrolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
AciclovirIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Iodamide contrast with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure let your doctor know you are on ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's treatment.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACICLOVIR-400MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
ACICLOVIR-400MGVolume depletion
Moderate

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ACICLOVIR-400MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Acyclovir should be used with caution to patients who have impaired kidney function. In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, dosage modifications are advised.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's in kidney disease patients is not advised as it may increase the severity of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dosing according to the severity of your kidney disease.
ACICLOVIR-400MGVolume depletion
Moderate
How does the disease interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Patients who are dehydrated may be more susceptible to nephrotoxicity from using acyclovir. Acyclovir should be infused intravenously over the course of an hour, along with appropriate hydration.

How to manage the interaction:
ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's is excreted through the kidneys, dehydration may cause damage to kidney functions. ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's infusion over an hour is recommended in dehydrated patients. Urine output should be monitored.
ACICLOVIR-400MGCare involving dialysis
Moderate
How does the disease interact with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's:
Hemodialysis effectively removes acyclovir from the body. Following 6 hours of dialysis, it has been demonstrated that plasma levels of acyclovir decrease by 60%. After hemodialysis, acyclovir should be administered. If not, a second dosage might be administered following each hemodialysis session.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients undergoing hemodialysis should be given ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's after completing hemodialysis as hemodialysis removes 60% of ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's from the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • CIMETIDINE
  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • AMINOPHYLLINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Take enough of Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.
  • Try to reduce emotional and physical stress by spending time with family or whatever makes you happy.
  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • If you are going in strong sunlight, please wear a lip balm SPF 15 or higher, and ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's makes you sensitive to UV and sunlight.

ACR-V 400 Tablet 10's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Zovirax 400 Tablet 10's

    13.73per tablet
  • Herperax 400 Tablet 10's

    13.73per tablet
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    13.73per tablet
  • Zovirax Suspension 100 ml

    by AYUR

    1.36per tablet
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    13.68per tablet
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